Columbia police arrest husband after his wife was strangled to death

Columbia police found a 40-year-old woman strangled to death on Friday and arrested her husband.

Richard Aaron Ludwig, 42, has been charged with first degree murder and aggravated domestic assault resulting in death, according to a news release from the police department.

At about 5:20 p.m. Friday, patrol officers responded to the 100 block of Sam Davis Road and found the body of Barbara Irene Ludwig. Detectives, who later responded, determined that her death was the result of strangulation.

Barbara Irene Ludwig(Photo: Columbia Pd)

Richard Aaron Ludwig was taken to the Maury County jail.

The investigation is ongoing.

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